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As a mother of three with a full time job, I can easily attest to the fact that life can get out of hand. School, work, bath time, diapers, bedtime, and household chores all combine to form a hair-pulling, eye-twitching, stress fueled melt-down. I needed a bit of help unwinding, and after a little research, I found the perfect all natural solution that calls for nothing but an open mind and a small section of floor: yoga.

Yoga means union and is a mind and body practice that hinges on harmonizing the two. It has an expansive history that covers centuries as well as a multitude of countries. There were many different schools of thought under the large umbrella of “yoga”. Modernized yoga, however, gained popularity in the 1980’s and completely exploded in 2001 when its many physical and mental health benefits were made more widely known. It’s poses call for quiet and gentle movement, an awareness of the body that helps to still the mind and drain away the stress of daily life as well as helping to keep the body fit. The different movements and poses build the core, refine balance, and help with posture.

For me, a quiet living room and an instructional video that is only a search engine away combine to create the perfect scenario. I’m comfortable, content, and able to focus on what I’m doing. There’s no need for a baby sitter, and I can feel refreshed, relaxed, and recharged. For many others, a classroom environment with a knowledgeable instructor is preferred. Many gyms and fitness centers offer yoga classes at convenient times and affordable rates. Whichever environment helps you to rejuvenate, yoga is a wonderful way to relax. Namaste.

It’s that (other) time of year again! Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but New Years is a not-so-wonderful time for most. With every New Year, everybody wants to be a new person in some way, and resolves to whatever changes they want or need in their life to make that happen. Unfortunately, the changes and efforts may only last till the next month or so before the resolutions are neglected. What goes wrong? Some sort of discouragement is likely the answer. The steps towards the new person are taking too long, or maybe they aren’t yielding the right results or something. Whatever the reason discouragement comes upon the romantic resolution-maker, I want to tell them not to give up. It’s only been a month or two out of a whole year. Stick to it, and better things will come! It may also help to have some perspective on your resolutions. Here are some things to try in working towards your 2014 resolutions:

Set sensible, practical goals– Simply resolving to some change is too broad, and changing to fit the “golden standards” of the media and society are unrealistic. Be specific in the changes you want to make, and set smaller goals to get there. Example: If you’re looking to the age-old resolution of weight loss/control, you may want to set a goal of losing x pounds in y days/weeks/months, and do it by working out or eating healthy meals/snacks so many times a week.

Change out of desire, not obligation– Change because it is something you want to change, not because you or someone says you should. Nobody likes being forced into anything. You’ll be more motivated to stick to your resolutions when they result in some personal satisfaction.

Journal your progress-This will help you remember your goals and keep yourself accountable of your progress. Write routinely on your activities and track your efforts. For instance, if your resolution involves weight loss or control, write about what you have eaten, what exercises you’ve done and how much weight you’ve lost. If your resolution involves a change in negative behaviors or attributes, write about daily victories where you chose a more positive action (or reaction). If you ever get discouraged, you can be encouraged by how far you have come.

Surround yourself with support– You’re not alone in your desire to change. Keeping your resolutions with somebody is another good motivator as you can learn from each other’s successes and mistakes, keep one another accountable, and just be motivated by the other’s presence and efforts. Work out with a friend or family member, seek professional help, or join a group that can help with your personal issues you’re wanting to resolve.

Stay positive– Above all else, don’t let bad days, back steps, and mistakes get the better of you! It’s just one day out of three hundred and sixty-five. Learn from the errors and know there are still plenty more days ahead to get it better and get it right! Seek out encouraging and inspirational resources (quotes, books, blogs, calendars, ect.) to inspire and reassure your attitude every day!

Happy New Year from ToastPop! And good luck with accomplishing your New Years goals!!!

One monthly subscription box that you should know about is the Bulu Box. Many monthly subscription boxes are targeted towards one type of person, people who like sweets, people who like cosmetics, etc. but what really separates the Bulu Box from all of the others is that it is a box that literally anyone and everyone can enjoy.

Each month for only $10 you will get a box full of four to five premium health and fitness related samples. When they say premium, they mean it! The samples that you get are actually more like month supplies. You will get a few products that you can use once or twice, but you will get enough in each of the boxes to last you a month until your next one arrives. You really get your money’s worth with this box.

Staying healthy is sometimes a hard thing to do, but the assortment of products included in the Bulu Box gives enough variety that allows for anyone to be able to use the products in the box. If you aren’t into major fitness programs then you can still enjoy the other health related products in the box. Keeping yourself healthy means lots of things, not just looking healthy. While you will get some really great stuff in your box each month that will help you stay fit and look great, there are many things included that are just for your overall health. This means that even if you don’t spend every day at the GYM then you will still be able to enjoy the stuff that this box has to offer. For example one product included in one of their boxes was a drink mix that helps you relax naturally, I think just about anyone could use that!

Overall, the Bulu Box is one of the top monthly subscription boxes to get! If you care about your well being and would love the opportunity to try generous proportions of some of the top brands then don’t hesitate to get this box. This box also makes a wonderful gift for any high school or college student who wants to keep healthy but doesn’t have the time or cash to dedicate to getting the products for themselves. You can cancel anytime, but our bet is that you won’t want to. Go ahead and subscribe or find out more by visiting them online at BuluBox.com!

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